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Unstable Angina: Definition and Contemporary Management

…and Pathophysiology Unstable angina (UA) is an acute coronary syndrome characterized by myocardial ischaemia occurring at rest or with minimal exertion, without evidence of acute…

🟠 TIMI Risk Score for NSTEMI and unstable Angina

…risk score for NSTEMI and unstable angina [calc_timi_nstemi] TIMI SCORE 30 days mortality 30 days acute MI Probability of revascularization 0 1 1…

NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) & Unstable Angina: Diagnosis, Criteria, ECG, Management

…in patients with STEMI, those with NSTEMI and unstable angina are at considerable risk of developing life threatening ventricular arrhythmias (ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation) and…

Non-ST Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable Angina

…or fully occlusive intraluminal thrombus [5] . ACS Classification The clinical spectrum of Acute Coronary Syndromes encompasses Unstable Angina (UA), Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

Indications Acute myocardial infarction. Unstable coronary artery disease. Stable angina pectoris. Secondary prophylaxis to prevent recurrence of cerebrovascular diseases, such as: Transient ischemic attacks (TIA…

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…lead ECG within 10 minutes. 3. Attach defibrillator pads if the patient is unstable or at marked risk of arrhythmia. 4. Take a full blood…

Atrial fibrillation: quick reference for emergency management

…unstable, how long has the fibrillation lasted, and does the patient need an anticoagulant? The unstable patient Immediate electrical cardioversion, without delay, in any of…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…Unstable Yes Often raised Reperfusion, intensive care Intermediate–high Stable Yes Raised Admission with monitoring. Be prepared for rescue thrombolysis Intermediate–low Stable One of…

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